Hey Guys,

Going to get around to putting a small stereo into the old girl. I have a modern headunit to use, and just need a couple speakers.

I do not have a stock radio at all, just the blockoff plate, and speaker grille, with no hole cut into the dash over the years

I am thinking about a few options:

- Behind the seat
- Under the seat
- Stock Dash location

Kick Panels are out of the question as thats where my fuse block and EFI computer reside.

Do I need an adapter to use a speaker in the dash?
Anyone try both behind seat and under seat (if so what sounded better)?

Thanks!
John

 

You should be able to get any number of modern speakers into the original location. Were it me, I would consider a bass unit in the dash and a small mid-range on either end of the dash, hidden up near the floor boards. Something like that should give you a good stereo sound and be well hidden.

 

I bought a dual cone and an aftermarket am/fm radio and built a bracket bolting to the original wiper motor holes. It sits just over the radio fine but I have electric wipers.
TractormanBill

 

Thanks guys!

I am definitely interested in dash location, probably the most.

I have the original factory vacuum wipers

 

Well, looks like a 6x9 is likely just a tad large to fit under the seat (facing forward). Maybe a 5x7? I may see if I can mount something under the dash too. Worst case, behind the seat

 

This may be a little over the top but when placing speakers it's good to know that the low frequencies are omni-directional and the high frequencies are directional. In other words, the bass speakers can be placed almost anywhere but the mids-tweeters work best at somewhere around eye level and pointed at the listener. It might sound like a bit too much work for our trucks but high frequency drivers are easily installed in A-pillars or dashes and bass drivers can be hidden under/behind seats.

 

Good notes for sure. I know all of this from other (much larger) stereo builds

Main goal is some tunes for long drives, and be able to hit the drive in!

 

Anyone have pics of under-dash mounts of single din aftermarket stereo?,...jack

 

I decided to just grab some cheap 6x9 speakers in boxes of Kijiji. Too cheap to say no.

They fit well behind the seat (no gas tank), and should provide the little bit I am looking for

 

I always liked this setup...

 

I initially went with a pair of 5 1/2" speakers under the seat facing forward. Sound was decent with more than enough volume capability, but it was lacking in sound quality. I didn't have the expectation of a dedicated sub kind of bass but wanted a bit more than the pair of speakers provided. I moved the 5 1/2" pair to the kick panels and mounted a pair of 6x9's under the seat. After insulating the cab and putting carpet on the floor, It sounds better than the stock system in my '07 F150.